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General Laborer

United StatesUnited States·De Peremid
Construction LaborerSkilled Trades & Field Services
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Key Responsibilities

Being able to troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure production quality that exceeds our customer’s standards. Setting up new jobs and operate various types of paper manufacturing machinery.

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Construction LaborerSkilled Trades & Field Services
Location: De Pere, WI
Position: General Laborer
Pay: $26.02 /hr (9 paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation & 2 Personal Holidays (prorated), after a 60-day probation period)
Shift: Rotate 12-hour shifts - work week is 48 hours
Overtime: Time and one half after 8 hours in a day
Shift differential: .90 for night shift

Employees have the potential of earning $62,000 in their first year.

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Sonoco U.S. Paper Mills Corp., De Pere Mill is a global supplier of paperboard and spirally wound core stock. We are now hiring for full-time Entry-Level General Labor positions. Earnings increase when an employee qualifies in a position. Additionally, the company also offers a great benefits package including health, dental, prescription, paid vacation, and a 401k Program with company matching.

While reporting to the Mill Superintendent, you will be responsible for setting up machines for producing customers' orders, this means being able to multi-task and work with different specifications relating to each order. Attention to detail is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and successfully troubleshoot, and adjust equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

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  • →Being able to troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure production quality that exceeds our customer’s standards.
  • →Setting up new jobs and operate various types of paper manufacturing machinery.
  • →Collaborating closely with other departments and teams.
  • →Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
  • →Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
  • →Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
  • →Assisting other departments as needed.

  • We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven.
  • Previous machine operating experience (preferred).
  • Prior Forklift Experience (preferred).
  • You will need to have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
  • Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
  • You will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed and team lift 50 lbs.
  • Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
  • You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
  • You will need to able to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods of time on concrete floors.
  • Seasonal Wisconsin temperatures and heat generated from the paper machines influence the temperature of the mill.
  • Shifts are 12 hours 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am (Rotating). Qualified applicants must be available to work all shifts on a rotating schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

What We Offer

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✓Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
✓401(k) retirement plan with company match
✓Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
✓Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
✓Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
✓Tuition reimbursement

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
De Pere, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $54,122 a year
8% above the $50,000 median for Construction Laborer jobs on Jobera (683 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Employer
has 308 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
November 7, 2026
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November 7, 2026
Last seen
November 7, 2026

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General Laborer$26.02 /hr